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Metheny Trio In Studio and on the Road
Michael Fremer  |  Dec 01, 2011

Why Pat Metheny remains “controversial” and even reviled by some jazz enthusiasts remains a mystery to me, though of course he also has an enormous international fan base. He’s criticized for not having sufficient “grit” or for being too “happy” for want of a better word. I don’t get it.

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Anyway, The Thing Is...Elton John's Second Album
Michael Fremer  |  Dec 01, 2011

Elton John's second album was his first in America and it immediately established him as both a major talent and a star, even if it took a few more albums for him to achieve superstar status.  Empty Sky the first album issued in the UK showed the talent but it was only a showcase.

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Mobile Fidelity Announces Major New LP/SACD Reissue Program Featuring Dylan and Davis
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 16, 2011  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969
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Doors at 45rpm Coming From Analogue Productions
Michael Fremer  |  Nov 08, 2011  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969
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The Beach Boys "Smile Sessions" Ships Today!
Michael Fremer  |  Oct 31, 2011  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969
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Musicangle.com Welcomes Randy Wells!
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 28, 2011  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969
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Album Reviews
Ear Popping Time Capsule From Mobile Fidelity Even Better on Vinyl!
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 01, 2011

Well after this SACD review had been posted, the double 180g LP arrived. It takes the sound up a significant number of notches, producing greater imaging and staging three dimensionality. The hall reflection is more distinct, King's voice projects further forward and the sometimes rough vocal textures are enhanced in a way that makes it sound more "live.". The string section sounds richer and fuller when it's added and the "you are there" sensation is greatly enhanced overall. If you've not picked this up on SACD, I'd say it's worth spending the extra to get it on LP. A great sounding time capsule for sure!

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Album Reviews
Art Pepper Ronnie Scott Stand Issued Complete
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 01, 2011

Alto sax bop legend Art Pepper (1925-1982) had accrued a lot of mileage but few OnePass points when he blew into London with his trio in June of 1980 to play a fortnight gig at the famous Ronnie Scott’s Club.

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Elvis Costello's Soul Album Gets Double 45 Treatment!
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 01, 2011

While American soul music— northern urban and southern rural—and UK-via-the-Caribbean-derived Ska course through the veins of the fourth Elvis Costello and the Attractions album,  the flesh thankfully remains white limey. 

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"Freaky Jazz-Guitar Guy From the '60s" Serves Up Indian
Michael Fremer  |  Sep 01, 2011

Anyone who thinks exploitation/commercialization is a recent development wasn’t around in the aftermath of George Harrison’s discovery of Indian music and his use of a sitar on “Norwegian Wood.”

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